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313 viewsWear on original starter. Plus it wouldn't start when it got hot (heat soaked) and even when cold it cranked a bit slowly.
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311 viewsWear on original starter.
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340 viewsComparison of the high-torque HPA starter on the left vs. the stock unit on the right.
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335 viewsFront comparison.
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322 viewsRear comparison. Notice that the wiring terminals are in a different location. Doesn't affect installation.
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316 viewsArrows show wear on new HPA starter. Was making an odd, metalic buzzing sound during start testing after install. Removed and saw that the starter was engaging too far and thus rubbing against the flywheel.
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312 viewsAnother view of the interference wear.
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337 viewsSince there is no notch to hold the retaining bolt I welded on a tab. It keeps the bolt from rotating when removing/applying the retaining nut.
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330 viewsSolution: 1/8" cork gasket with a 1/16" stainless-steel washer under each mounting ear. This is a spacer, not really a gasket. The gasket material is used to hold the washers (well, along with some Gas-A-Cinch) and help prevent the mounting ears from getting torque stress during starting.
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325 viewsAnother shot.
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331 viewsAnother shot & ready to go into the yellow 914 you see in the background :-)
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